6th Senate district Republican candidate Wayne Coleman raised some eyebrows with his comments on John Frederick's radio show this week. I'm old enough to have lived during the desegregation of the schools here locally. And busing children, in my opinion, around the different districts, getting them out of their local neighborhoods, really was the beginning … Continue reading Coleman on desegregation
I haven't seen or heard them myself yet but both candidates in the 6th are on the air, according to The Virginian-Pilot's Julian Walker. Here's Lewis' ad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocAl9Kt5TzY Here's Coleman's ad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4xAZbmMC6c A longer version of the Coleman ad is running on the radio. The 6th Senate special election will be held January 7, 2014.
With the resignation of LG-elect Ralph Northam set for noon on January 11, Governor Bob McDonnell announced that the special election for the 6th Senate district will be held January 7. Democrat Lynwood Lewis will face Republican Wayne Coleman in the contest. While the turnout for special elections is always different from those of general … Continue reading E-Day in the 6th: Jan. 7
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. It is the first of several columns that I have planned on Virginia's lack of a university system for its four-year public universities. The topic has interested me for a couple of years, after having been brought to my attention by one of the regular … Continue reading ICYMI: University system has lost its way
Norfolk council elections are coming up in May. The five small wards will be on the ballot, along with the mayor. Due to a charter change, the mayor is running for just a two-year term; subsequent mayoral elections will coincide with those of the two superwards.But before we get to May, there's the soon-to-be open … Continue reading Norfolk’s upcoming council elections
Back to work this morning after a few days off. I happened to see this quiz on Facebook, so I thought it would be an easy time-waster 😉 Besides, the quiz is certainly more fun than thinking about another Washington loss, right? (Playoffs?) Anyway - here's the quiz. Have a great Monday!
I'm about to start my annual tradition of cleaning and cooking for tomorrow. Usually, I do my shopping on Wednesday as well, but I got that done last night. (Surprised to see so many in the grocery store at 9pm!) EDIT: Oops! Forgot the old menu doesn't include corn pudding, which definitely will be on … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot last Thursday. The day before, it seems the photo you see here showed up all over the place in the news. The photo was taken by Pilot photographer Hyunsoo Leo Kim, and was distributed by the AP. It is from 2009, when I interviewed then gubernatorial … Continue reading ICYMI: A leader by example
Wayne Coleman won the Republican nomination for the 6th Senate district earlier this evening, besting attorneys Richard Ottinger and John Coggeshall. The official tally was 1,643 votes for Coleman, 1,249 for Ottinger and 173 for Coggeshall. My spreadsheet, below, has a 1-vote difference for Coleman. I think it was because the Northampton figure was reduced … Continue reading Coleman wins the 6th Senate Republican nomination
If you're in the 6th Senate district, today's the day to cast your vote for the Republican candidate. Tonight's winner will face Democrat Lynwood Lewis. The firehouse primary will be held between 3pm and 7pm. If you are in Norfolk, you will vote at The Masonic Temple, 7001 Granby Street. There are other locations throughout … Continue reading 6th Senate Republican firehouse today
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